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Monday, April 23, 2018

Guest Post :: 5 Summer Wedding Do's and Don'ts

The high
point of wedding season is just weeks away. Even though the fall and winter
seasons are starting to gain popularity, spring and summer is still a crowd
favorite. I love attending summer weddings, mainly because the weather is so
ideal and Mother Nature paints a perfect backdrop for summer wedding photos. Today
Peter Minkoff has written a fabulous and useful article outline the 5 do’s and don’ts
of summer wedding planning!

If you’re one of those ladies who always thought of themselves
as gorgeous beach brides – welcome to the club! There are a lot of girls who
want to say ‘I do’ at the beach while enjoying the perfect sunset, but there
are a lot of things that need to be taken into consideration if you want to
nail that task like a real pro. Here are five summer wedding dos and don’ts you
should know about, so check them out and make that happen!

Do
#1: Make Sure To Provide Heat Relief

No matter how much you and your guests love the sun and summer
heat, everyone will appreciate your effort to provide proper heat relief –
especially when it comes to outdoor weddings. It’s good to know that tent
rentals often include portable air-conditioning systems, which is never a bad
option if you want to prevent your guests from overheating. Besides that, you
can also provide hand fans or small ice-cold towels and pass them out across
the rows. Of course, baskets filled with bottles of water all over the place
are also a huge must, and you can always remove them once the ceremony ends.

Don’t
#2: Remember Not To Opt For Too Heavy Foods

Speaking of your wedding menu, it’s important to state that
heavy foods are simply out of choice when it comes to summer weddings, as they
shouldn’t mix with heat typical of this season. Instead of these, you should
definitely go for a seasonal menu that includes fresh produce like delicious salads combined
with grilled meat and vegetable skewers. Gazpacho shooters are also a fantastic
idea, and your guests will adore this refreshing summer soup that can awaken
all their senses. As for your wedding cake, be sure to skip a too heavy
chocolate one and choose a fruit pie or any other lightweight cake.

Do
#3: Hire A Wedding Planner

Even though a lot of brides-to-be love to plan every single
detail of their big day all by themselves, the fact is that a wedding planner
can also be quite helpful in the process – especially if there’s not much time
left and you’ve already started panicking. The same goes for hiring a wedding stylist,
as these people are professionals trained to cover things like floral designs,
furniture selection, lighting, props, table centerpieces, and much more. This
is a particularly desirable option if you’re up for some customized pieces that
will make your day even more beautiful and special, so give wedding stylists a
try and you definitely won’t regret it.

Don’t
#4: Never Begin Your Outdoor Wedding Midday

This one seems quite logical, isn’t it? Well, everyone knows
that sweating makes most people quite uncomfortable, which is exactly why you
should take this point into consideration and go for either an early morning or
a late afternoon ceremony. Ideally, you should schedule dinner for sunset –
apart from the perfect timing, you’ll also get a fabulous natural lighting
which will inevitably look stunning in photos!

Do
#5: Opt For A Lightweight Wedding Attire

Another essential thing you should pay extra attention to is
your wedding attire, which gets even more important if you plan to have a beach wedding. Such weddings are quite specific because of all that
sand and wind that constantly blows, which is why you need to come up with an
appropriate bridal outfit for such an occasion. You should forget the classic
wedding gown and opt for a lightweight dress made from fabric that lets your
skin breathe, such as linen or silk. On the other hand, if you want to stand
out and look different than other beach brides, you can always pick a short
summer dress and complete your look of an adventurous bride who loves to be
unique and original.

As you can see, there are a lot of things you should take into consideration
when organizing your perfect summer wedding, so always bear them in mind. All
you have to do is to stick to our tips, and once that’s done, you can be sure
that you’ve done everything you possibly could to make your big day unforgettable!